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The Rolling Stones, Respectable
Welcome to part 10 of my youtube favorites countdown where we take a look at the rollicking 1978 single, “Respectable,” by the Rolling Stones. Its appropriate that we take a look at this awesome song right after diving into Chuck Berry’s world. This s0ng is basically a master course on what happens when you combine…
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Chuck Berry, Roll Over Beethoven
Part 9 of my youtube favorites countdown rocks on with Chuck Berry’s legendary 1956 ultra-classic, Roll Over Beethoven. This clip is like none you’ve ever seen of Chuck. Here he was on a French TV show in 1958 in his utter prime. He’s young, happy, and capable of bending his guitar into a piece of…
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The Beatles, Don’t Let Me Down
Part 8 of my favorite youtube video series continues with my favorite Beatles song, “Don’t Let Me Down.” Now, for most people who love the Beatles, its not easy maintaining a favorite song, or album, or group member. They change with age, the seasons, and experience. But I can say, that at least for the…
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The Atlantics, Come On!
Part 7 of my favorite youtube videos countdown continues with The Atlantics! Hailing from Australia, The Atlantics started out as Sydney’s answer to the Beach Boys…except, they didn’t sing. They were a surf rock instrumental band who churned out the local hits “Bombora.” Looking to change their image a bit, they collaborated with lead singer…
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The La's, Timeless Melody, and That'll be the Day
Part 6 of my youtube countdown rolls on, and its a special 2 for Tuesday as I present Liverpool’s second most famous group, The La’s. The La’s arrived at the forefront of the second British invasion in the early 90s that saw the coming of The Stone Roses, Blur, and Oasis. The La’s is basically…
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The Beatles Get High Singing And Your Bird Can Sing
Part 5 of my youtube countdown continues with my favorite group ever, the Beatles. This outtake of “And Your Bird Can Sing,” is from the Revolver sessions, and features the boys overdubbing some crazed vocals. If you are a fan of human beings, there is no way to possibly hate this thing you are about…
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Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, My Girl Has Gone…
Continuing onto part 4 of my youtube favorites countdown, I can proudly announce that if you’re reading this, its your lucky day. If you love hidden gems, long lost songs, and pure Detroit Motown Soul, then this is your Valhalla. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles 1965 #14 hit, My Girl Has Gone. Most new Miracles…
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We are the World, and the Rest of You Can Watch…
Continuing the journey down my youtube favorites list, I give you the infamous “We Are the World.” This tune was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson sometime in 1985, as a response to the horrendous Ethiopian famine which killed over a million people. I guess it did some good as it raised between 50-60…
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The Jackson 5 Singing I'll Be There and Rockin Robin, Acapella!
Welcome to Part 2 of all the youtube videos I’ve favorited in the past 3 years. And because its part 2, I’m giving you a double dip of J5. I must have favorited these right after Michael Jackson died a few summers ago. A little cheesy, but still an incredible display of raw talent. Michael…
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My Favorite Videos on Youtube, Part 1, LITTLE RICHARD, WOOO!!!
First of all, welcome to post #1 of my new website. An historic happening indeed, right up there with the invention of the color green. How to begin…Well, I think it’ll be fun to start with a new series where I post EVERY video in my favorite list from youtube. For the most part, these…